Rachel's Sugar Plum Spice Jam

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This sugar plum spice jam is a recipe I came up with as something new in our seasonal jam and jelly-making sessions in the hopes of finding something unique for Christmas gifts. It is absolutely wonderful. Everyone loves it. It's sweet and fruity, with comforting holiday spice undertones.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
120
Yield:
10 (12-ounce) jars

Ingredients

  • 10 red plums, pitted and chopped

  • 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple

  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate

  • ½ cup apple juice

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 8 cups white sugar

  • 4 drops red food coloring

Directions

  1. Heat plums, pineapple, orange juice concentrate, apple juice, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium-low heat, covered; cook until plums are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Mash plums and pineapple with a potato masher until thoroughly broken up, leaving small chunks in mixture.

  2. Bring mixture to slow simmer; stir in pectin, butter (to reduce foaming), cloves, and allspice. Increase heat to high; bring to a full, rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, stirring constantly; cook at a full, rolling boil, 1 minute more. Off heat, stir in red food coloring until evenly colored; skim off any foam.

  3. Sterilize 10 (12-ounce) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.

  4. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

  5. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59 Calories
0g Fat
15g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 120
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Potassium 24mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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